7 December 2025
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Singapore to end performing artiste work permit scheme citing widespread abuse
As per the ministry, the scheme, which began in 2008, was meant to help licensed bars, hotels and nightclubs hire foreign performing artistes for short-term work of up to six months.
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H-1B approvals for Indian IT firms plunge to decade low of 4,573
First-time H-1B approvals for major Indian IT companies have plunged to just 4,573
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USCIS cuts work permit validity for Green Card applicants, refugees and asylum seekers to 18 months
USCIS has updated its policy manual, reducing the validity of work permits issued to several Green Card applicants and other protected immigrants from five years to 18 months
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US: Indian student dies in New York house fire
An Indian student died after sustaining critical injuries in a house fire in the US, according to the Consulate General of India in New York
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India’s 3-year-old Sarwagya Singh Kushwaha becomes world’s youngest FIDE Rapid Rated chess player
At just three years, seven months and 13 days Sarwagya, who hails from Sagar in the north-central region of Madhya Pradesh, has a Rapid Rating of 1572 in the international chess federation's (FIDE) December rating list.
Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla says “Viksit Bharat by 2047” needs celebration of science among kids
As India moves towards human spaceflight with its Gaganyaan mission, following the landmark Chandrayaan 3 mission and its successful moon landing, the poster boy for space science in the country is Indian Air Force Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, the first Indian astronaut to go to the International Space Station.
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In Pics: Maha Kumbh Mela 2025
Deeply rooted in Hindu mythology, the Maha Kumbh Mela symbolises faith, devotion, and the eternal quest for moksha (liberation). Pilgrims from across India and the world gathered to take a holy dip in sacred rivers, seeking spiritual cleansing and liberation from past sins.
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26th edition of SWF ends with community karaoke, Pooja Nansi bids adieu as festival director
It’s one for the books for the Singapore Writers Festival (SWF), as the 26th edition of the festival concluded with about 200 free and ticketed events for festivalgoers to enjoy. Befitting of this year’s theme, Plot Twist, festivalgoers were in for a ride with unconventional programmes such as a Hip Hop 50th anniversary series, combat […]
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Know your awards: Indian civilian honours
Know your awards: India is one of the oldest civilisations in the world. The history of the nation reflects the rich culture and heritage of the country. Know about Indian awards here.
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Eid Al Adha celebrated across India
Devotees gathered across India to celebrate Eid-ul-Adha, also known as Bakra Eid, Bakrid, Eid al-Adha, Eid Qurban, or Qurban Bayaram.
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Amarnath Yatra begins amid tight security after two-year hiatus
After a gap of two years, the Amarnath Yatra began amid tight security arrangements from Pahalgam, Kashmir.
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Five most popular panoramas in India
New research using travel platform TripAdvisor's data has revealed the most popular views and scenic locations in India and around the world.
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Singapore opposition leader Pritam Singh loses appeal against conviction for lying to parliament committee
The 49-year-old Indian-origin secretary-general of the Workers' Party (WP) was convicted in February in connection with the case involving former party member Raeesah Khan, who had admitted to making untruthful statements in Parliament. Khan later resigned from Parliament.
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Singapore’s CII Young Indians to boost youth exchanges, strengthen cultural and economic understanding
CII Yi Chairman Mohamed Irshad shared this on Tuesday, December 2, a day after hosting the first 'Yi – India Singapore Youth Summit' in Singapore.
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Singapore to end performing artiste work permit scheme citing widespread abuse
As per the ministry, the scheme, which began in 2008, was meant to help licensed bars, hotels and nightclubs hire foreign performing artistes for short-term work of up to six months.
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Emmy-winning comedian Vir Das brings ‘Hey Stranger’ tour to Singapore in May 2026
Vir has performed in over 180 shows across the globe, including a celebrated run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, and headlines major stages from Carnegie Hall in New York to the Eventim Apollo in London.
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SJI, Ray of Hope join hands to lead cricket tournament uniting migrant workers and youth in Singapore
The participants included migrant workers and students from colleges such as Tampines Meridian Junior College (TMJC) and St. Andrew’s Junior College.
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Singapore hosts grand tribute for kathak maestro Dr Shovana Narayan
Organised by the Global Indian Cultural Centre (GICC) in collaboration with Praya Dance, the evening celebrated Dr Shovana’s lifelong contributions to classical arts and her influence on dancers across generations.
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Bihar to Singapore! Trump appoints Indian-origin Dr. Anjani Sinha as U.S. ambassador
Trump has appointed Dr. Anjani Sinha, a Bihar-born medical and business professional of Indian origin, as the new American Ambassador to Singapore
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Indian Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra conferred honorary Lieutenant Colonel rank in Indian Army
Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday formally conferred the gleaming insignia of Honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Territorial Army upon star javelin thrower and two-time Olympic medalist Neeraj Chopra
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India clinch Asia Cup title with five-wicket win over Pakistan
In a gripping final at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, India edged out archrival Pakistan by five wickets to lift the Asia Cup 2025 T20 title, sealing the win with just two balls to spare. Pakistan, sent in to bat, looked well poised at 113 for 1, but India’s spin attack wreaked havoc as the […]
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Indian-origin teen sensation Arvid Lindblad set for F1 debut with Racing Bulls in 2026
Lindblad, of British and Swedish nationality with Indian ancestry through his mother, has progressed rapidly through the junior ranks.
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Mamta Singh becomes first Indian American elected to public office in Jersey City
According to reports, Singh won the Council At-Large seat this week, marking a breakthrough moment for the Indian diaspora in the city.
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NRIs cite privacy, work culture and safety in viral video on not returning to India
Many of the respondents, all NRIs, cited reasons such as better work-life balance, personal privacy, women’s safety, and a more convenient lifestyle in the US as major factors keeping them from moving back.
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‘F*** AQI who cares’: Indian man in Sweden goes viral after saying life in India is emotionally easier
Ankur Tyagi, who has been living in Europe for the past five years, shared his thoughts on X on Monday, while responding to another user who said he understood why people want to leave India due to issues like pollution, corruption, high taxes and real estate prices.
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Steel billionaire Lakshmi Mittal leaves UK for Switzerland and Dubai, as Labour budget readies super-rich tax
PIO billionaire Lakshmi Niwas Mittal already has a mansion in Dubai and has now bought up “tracts of an intriguing development on the nearby Naïa Island” in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), says The Sunday Times.
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Indians in UK may face up to 15–20 year wait for ILR under new migration overhaul
Under the changes, low-paid workers will be subject to a 15-year wait for ILR and migrants accessing taxpayer-funded benefits would have to wait for as long as 20 years to be able to access settled status.
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Piyush Gupta speaks of “exciting India story” as new India chairman of Singapore state investor Temasek
Quoting the Singapore state investor, Reuters said that in his non-executive role, Gupta would work with Ravi Lambah, Temasek’s head of India and strategic initiatives, “to shape investment strategies, support portfolio companies as they identify opportunities, and engage with government and business leaders in India”.
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IndiGo cancels over 550 flights, seeks FDTL relaxations; says operations will stabilise by February 2026
IndiGo on Thursday, December 4, told aviation watchdog DGCA that operations are expected to be fully stabilised by February 10, 2026, and sought temporary relaxations in flight duty norms on a day when the country’s largest airline cancelled more than 550 flights, disrupting the travel plans of hundreds of passengers. Acknowledging that the flight disruptions […]
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RBI lowers interest rate by 25 bps to boost growth; loans to get cheaper
Announcing the fifth bi-monthly monetary policy for the current fiscal, RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has unanimously decided to cut the short-term lending rate or repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.25 per cent with a neutral stance.
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Apple Watch gains Hypertension detection capability in India
Tech major Apple Watch has introduced a hypertension notifications feature in India
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